Google has just announced that Android is getting smarter with Gemini to-dos, improved Scam Detection, and better Circle-to-Search.

At Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked, Google announced Scam Detection updates for calls and its Messages app. Google is bringing the ...

I've tried using Android phones in desktop mode, and I've also found several small changes that have made the platform work better for me. However, one thing I've never been able to fully get on board ...

A recent teardown of the Google Messages APK has seemingly revealed Android devices will finally be getting a long-awaited real-time location sharing feature.

Tired of spam texts that just won't stop? Your phone comes with built-in protection, but it might be turned off by default. Here's how to fix that on both iPhone and Android.

Despite these updates, Apple has no plans to launch E2EE for RCS with the official release of iOS 26.4, and hasn't confirmed which version it will launch encryption with.

Google Messages is catching up with a new live location sharing feature and a simplified group chat workflow coming to your Android device.

Spammers and malicious actors inundate us with a steady stream of text messages—often purporting to be from legitimate institutions or companies. Stanching this flow isn’t easy. Just as the unwanted ...

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PCWorld explains how to identify SMS cost traps that use urgent language and fake prizes to trick recipients into calling premium-rate numbers or replying to texts. These scams matter because ...

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. RCS has been a part o the iOS and iMessage bag of tools since 2024 with the release of iOS 18. Since then, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you receive a text message from your bank or from a delivery service while you’re waiting on a train platform or stuck in ...